Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 3

思い、思われ、ふり、ふられ [Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare] #3

by Io Sakisaka

Love and friendship have become quite complicated for these four friends. Akari finds herself attracted to Kazuomi even though he’s very different from her usual type, but he seems completely uninterested in love. When Rio learns that Akari likes Kazuomi, his state of mind makes Yuna’s heart ache.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Young Adult, Contemporary, Comics, Graphic Novels

184 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 24, 2016

About the author

Io Sakisaka (咲坂伊緒) is a Japanese manga artist. She also designed the characters for the anime movie HAL. Her works are:

-Call My Name (2001)
-Watashi no Koibito (2002)
-Bye-Bye, Little (2002)
-Blue (2006)
-Mascara Blues (2007)
-Strobe Edge (2007)
-Ao Haru Ride (2011)
-Sono Omokage o Shitteru (2013) (oneshot)
-Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare (2015)
-Otome no Itari (2020) (oneshot)
-Sakura, Saku (2021)

Reviews

[Briar's Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Me, Love Me Not, Volume 3 is a cute romance brought to us again by VIZ.

If you love adorable, fluffy romance and drama, this book is perfect for you! It's a super sweet high school, YA influenced romance. It's utterly adorable and kind of a guilty pleasure read.

Three out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

[winnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending got me like:

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ese final fue como WOOOOW. En serio, no me lo esperaba.

Ahora todo se revolvió, no se a quien shippear, ni tampoco como va a terminar todo esto pero ahorita mismo me comienzo el otro tomo.

[Caahpinotti ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ · Rating 2 out of 5]

sometimes u should read the room and not kiss ur step sister but idk maybe that’s just me

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I continue to enjoy the direction of this series, but THE LAST PANEL OF THIS VOLUME HAD ME SCREAMING!!! What a cliffhanger! I need vol 4 yesterday!

[Ilenia Ciampi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Letto tutto d’un soffio con un finale che ti porta a disperarti per la necessaria attesa fino a Gennaio per avere il quarto volume !

[Phoenix2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manga series is getting better and better, as Io san has done it again!! I love the friendship, the romance, the fluff and the drama. The art is really good as well.

[Alice4170 🌙 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 ⭐️

[sil ♡ the book voyagers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I do like Akari and Kazu but not as much as Rio and Yuna, so tbh my enjoyment is a bit lower when they come on scene. Still, I do love them too and love Akari's character and how she also grows and changes. But definitely this volume is very focused on these two and also the whole Rio thing with Akari which makes me kinda eh kskjdfifdfkjd that was so messy. I just want him to forget about her asap come on Rio. NEXT VOLUME!

[Jessica Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it but they way it ended!! I need the 4th one so bad now!

[IzamaRi H. Fabela · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Yuna por fin encontró el valor para confesar sus sentimientos a Rio aún cuando sabía de antemano que este iba a rechazarla, pero para ella Rio es tan importante que prefiere ser honesta con él y que sea el chico quien decida si siguen siendo amigos.

Rio por su parte sólo la ve como una buena amiga. La única amiga que sabe la verdad de sus sentimientos por Akari. Una amiga a la que además necesita más que nunca pues Akari comienza a mostrar demasiado interés en Kazuomi y este interés parece ser recíproco.
Es curioso... me entristece un poco ver cómo te alejas... Ver qué eres capaz de perseguir a Akari de esta manera.
*Inserte aquí grito histérico de fangirl* Señores y señoras, de verdad que no puedo con todo el feeling que Io Sakisaka provoca en mi. Literalmente acabo de terminar este tomo y comencé a rodar por toda la cama mientras gritaba como loca al tiempo que abrazaba el tomo. Y es que no me voy a cansar de decirlo (porque hay muchos de ustedes que siguen sin hacerme caso 😒) pero Io Sakisaka es una experta a la hora de llenarnos de emociones. Sus historias transmiten tanto que les juro que ahora mismo estoy enamorada por completo.

Dejando de lado mi amor por la autora, en este tercer tomo es Akira quien tomó más relevancia, creo que en los dos primeros tomo es Yuna quien lleva la batuta pero ahora le llegó el turno a Akira quien (lo siento) pero me parece que no es tan buena como Yuna. Puede que Yuna parezca una chica un poquito tonta e inocente pero conforme la historia va avanzando se va retando más y más a sí misma en lugar de quedarse en su zona de confort. Mientras que Akira es de las que prefiere no hacer nada para no salir lastimada.
Este aspecto de ella me molestó un poco, sobre todo al principio del tomo donde se dice una y otra vez que no siente nada por Kazu y que prefiere salir con otros chicos antes de sentir algo más fuerte por él. En pocas palabras, es toda una cobarde. Además, sé que no puedo culparla del todo en esto, pero me hizo querer ahorcarla por no tener consideración por los sentimientos de Rio.
Sé perfectamente que no puedo culparla por eso puesto que ella aún no sabe todas la historia, pero no pude evitar percatarme al igual que Yuna, que Akira puede esforzarse por hacerle llegar sus sentimientos a Kazu ( que no lo hace, por cobarde pero puede hacerlo) mientras que Rio no puede hacer lo mismo con ella. Está injusticia me hizo sufrir demasiado.

Kazu... Kazuomi sigue siendo un misterio para mí. Mientras que en los primeros tomos hemos tenido el chance de "ver" los pensamientos de Yuna, Akira y Rio, con Kazu no hemos tenido esa posibilidad y créanme cuando les digo que muero de ganas porque la autora le de chance de llevar la batuta pues tengo mucha curiosidad por saber cómo ve las cosas, aunque claro, es tanta su inocencia que es posible que ni siquiera tenga un punto de vista 🤭

Y bueno el final de este tomo *inserte aquí otro grito desquiciado* no me puedo creer el final de este tomo pues fue algo que jamás esperé ver tan pronto. Así que nada, ahora sufriré lentamente e iré muriendo cada día que no tenga el cuarto tomo en mis manos.

[Jenna | Bookmark Your Thoughts · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3.5

This volume really amplified my desire to read this series. I love the connection brewing between our four main protagonists; not only does the author focus on the "love" interests, but she also makes sure to pay great attention to the friendships growing. It's a great blend of friendship and love. Rio is making me angry...but that just adds some "spice" to the story, which can never go wrong. SUPER stoked for volume 4!

[Angigames · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wooowwwww!
Così si fa Rio! 😍
Invece di farsi mille menate mentali alcune volte è necessario prendere il Toro per le corna ed agire! 👏
Ho divorato questo manga, le mosse dell’autrice non sono mai prevedibili… spero vivamente che le mie ship si avverino entrambe, sarà una tortura aspettare il prossimo volume!

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great continuation of Akari and Yuna's friendship. We get more into their feelings when it comes to love and crushes in this volume. A lovely coming of age manga.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Utha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rio ini gak terima nasib amat sih wey.

[tifani ♡]

mangaka’s stop putting incest in your series challenge😍

[Kayla Brunson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another volume that kept me going to the last page. The drama is getting thicker and I know that Rio is going to crack. I can already feel it. This ends in a cliffhanger that is pretty cruel and makes me want to pick up the next volume soon.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to take Sakisaka's series slowly because she is the absolute queen of angsty good reads - and Rio is definitely letting himself in for some major angst with this volume.

[eilynne ౨ৎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 THAT ENDING WHOA.

[kahina.books · Rating 4 out of 5]

j’aime tellement yuna et je relate fort
et la fin m’a 🤮
ça me gene trooooop

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are speeding up but what the heck was that ending????!!!!!!

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/X2Egrujlhfc

"If your feelings are true, that should be all that matters right?"

Oh my goodness, what are you thinking, Rio?! I'm SO bummed by his actions at the end! This is going to create so many weird feelings and situations moving forward and feel so bad for the other character involved. I get he's frustrated, but I definitely don't think it was his place to do what he did regardless of his own personal feelings. You can't call someone else selfish and then be selfish yourself, Rio.

On the flip side though, I continue to deeply love Yuna! However, I was surprised by how much I liked Akari in this volume! Not saying I haven't liked her, but I guess it seemed Yuna was more "shallow" at the beginning of this series because of her ideals, but she has really matured and is changing more and more. I am all here for that!! My heart is hurting for her though in how much she loves Rio and doing her best to be a friend/ally to him. I really don't know if I want her to be with him or not simply because it breaks my heart to see her so sad. :(

Going back to Akari though, I really felt she was relatable in this volume! I definitely don't think any person needs to change themself for their crush, but high school me would have done the same and would have said "whatever" to the idea of a guy I like dating a "pretend me." Kazu obviously would NOT want that and was glad that (maybe?) that Akari saw she should just be herself. Definitely cheering for her and Kazu because I think he has feelings for her and she very much does for him!

I really didn't like the ending because I was upset by Rio's choice so I knocked a star, but I really enjoyed the rest of this volume!

[Marianna Rainolter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un volume quasi dedicato interamente ad Akari che capisce i suoi sentimenti verso Inui e decide di farsi avanti (a suo modo). Yuna invece è sempre più indecisa su come comportarsi con Rio, e non è sicura di riuscire a continuare ad essere sua amica. Mi è molto piaciuto questo volume, mi piace come venga tratta la storia di Akari e come sono ben rappresentati i suoi sentimenti ed è dura non innamorarsi un pochino di Inui grazie a lei. Yuna rimane sempre la solita e spero che anche lei possa avere dei momenti più intensi, in modo che la ragazza si svegli per bene. Il finale poi è una bomba, non so come potrò aspettare fino a gennaio ma sono sicura che da adesso in poi la storia prenderà davvero il volo e il tutto diventerà molto interessante.,,

[Kasumiiii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually, Akari and Rio aren’t real family so she thinks how to act in her family as a Rio’s sister. She can’t say anything what she really thinks. On the other hands, Rio doesn’t care well so he makes her angry. They are very complicated relationships. That’s why they can’t say honest feelings and hide own words.

[Ana Luisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este volumen pierde un poco de fuerza. Muchos de los capítulos son dedicados a la situación de Akari, por lo que todavía no exploramos a otros personajes. Dibujo impecable, espero mejore la historia en el siguiente volumen.

[RIN ಠ_ಠ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm actually not very interested in the secondary pair... >.>

[Romina Rudas (City of Word) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me emocione enserio con los capitulos que los devore super rápidos.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Questo volumetto ha un finale da WTF!?

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

NEEEIN es ist endlich was passiert

[Miky · Rating 4 out of 5]

1ra lectura: Marzo 2019
2da lectura: Diciembre 2022